Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 25 is 725.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 145 and 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 25 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 142 | 16046 |
| 99 and 166 | 16434 |
| 197 and 151 | 29747 |
| 156 and 17 | 2652 |
| 44 and 41 | 1804 |